Rip Gus Gus

[shais_mom]

Gus is my friends little black toy poodle. He's only about a year old.
this is an email she sent to me.
Gus has been sick. He started vomiting last Tuesday. I thought it was just something he got into. But then Wednesday he vomiting blood, so I took him into the vet. They drew blood, etc. Told me he had an infection and to watch him close, also started him on an ATB and and anti-inflammatory.
He seemed a bit better Friday, but then Saturday and Sunday mornings he acted weird, hadn't had a BM since Wed! So I called the oncall guy on Sunday and he told me to give him mineral oil. By the time I got home from work he had had a BM so I gave him ½ the mineral oil.
Monday morning he had the shakes really bad. And he was walking funny, like he was in pain. So we took him in for another examination and they wanted to do a Barium study. They did that all day today, and they think there's a FB in his stomach. Only half the barium when thru his whole system.
So GusGus is going to surgery in the morning. They're going to open him up and check out his stomach. It's all swollen and weird looking in the x-rays, and they think whatever's in there may be fabric or something that would soak up the barium?
All I know is I'm going NUTS. He had to stay at the vet's tonite. They're going to call me tomorrow when he starts waking up.

he could use some PT prayers!
Thanks



eta:
I got a txt message from my friend this morning and she said Gus didn't make it thru the night. That's all I know. I'm not sure I'll know anymore before Monday b/c she and about a dozen girlfriends left for a trip to NYC last night to celebrate their 30th birthdays. actually she missed her flight and is waiting on standby for one today - I know she is a wreck. It had been in the plans for 5 years and she had spent over a thousand dollars on it - so I would have done the same thing. He was in God's hands regardless if she was going to be home or not. no negative comments please.

[Cinder & Smoke]

HI God!

Us again ... nudder sickie down here ... Gus - friend of Keegan & Staci ...

Mita gobbled up sumpin he shouldn't otta have ...
Kan You *hop* onna Silver Klowd inna morning an Help atta Sir Jury?
Prolly otta wear kleen skrubbies, da Halo Hat, anna booties.
It'z OK iffin Ya don't wanna *iron* all the stuff.

THANKS, God!
/s/ the Prayer Pups

[Catty1]

BIG PT Prayers that Gus comes thru surgery and they can get that nasty thing out.

hugs!

[chocolatepuppy]

Oh no, prayers for little Gus.

[Freedom]

Prayers from RI for Gus! Please let us know how he is doing.

[pitc9]

Hugs and prayers for Gus and his mom!

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh, poor Gus! Hugs and prayers coming his and his families way!

[Grace]

Prayers for Gus and his family.

[shais_mom]

I love how PT prayers work!
This is the email I got today. :)
I told her I started a prayer thread for him....
thank you so much
I just got a call from the vet. He's out of surgery and doing fine. Still pretty groggy, I can't pick him up until 4:00.
That little $hi+! I've been so upset, you know what they found? You name it! Fabric, candy wrappers, plastic . . . ugh!
So now I'm gonna be watching him like a HAWK!!!

thanks for your support, i knew you'd understand my heartache,
adeline

:D

[Cinder & Smoke]

He's out of surgery and doing fine.

... you know what they found?
You name it! Fabric, candy wrappers, plastic . . . ugh!
:rolleyes:

Gus likes a varied diet! :p

THANKS for the Help, God!
;)

[Catty1]

Oh my - I am glad the little guy is ok!

But why is he a little ****? :D

His job is not to keep the place clean and puppy-edibles off the floor - that is for the hoomins, in the house and in the yard!

I hope he is bouncing around in no time! :)

[shais_mom]

But why is he a little ****? :D

His job is not to keep the place clean and puppy-edibles off the floor - that is for the hoomins, in the house and in the yard!
:)
sometimes puppies as with kids - its a never ending job and just when you think its safe something happens - Keegan ate my grandma's nylon socks. Thank GOD they went thru with no issue.
My friends dogs loves to dig thru the trash and find used condoms.
My cousin when he was a baby stuck his fingers into a light socket and burned a hole all around the side of his mouth - that was before they made the plugs that go in the electric sockets.

[chocolatepuppy]

Great to hear little Gus is gonna be ok, his mommy must be relieved! :)

[shais_mom]

I got a txt message from my friend this morning and she said Gus didn't make it thru the night. That's all I know. I'm not sure I'll know anymore before Monday b/c she and about a dozen girlfriends left for a trip to NYC last night to celebrate their 30th birthdays. actually she missed her flight and is waiting on standby for one today - I know she is a wreck. It had been in the plans for 5 years and she had spent over a thousand dollars on it - so I would have done the same thing. He was in God's hands regardless if she was going to be home or not. no negative comments please.

[pitc9]

Oh no.... I'm so sorry.
:(

Rest easy now Gus Gus.

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh no. I am so sorry. Maybe the trip will distract her a bit for now. But I'm sure once she gets home it will hit her hard again. :( He must have been needed at the bridge for something very important to be taken at such a young age.
RIP Gus

[Cinder & Smoke]

:(

Dear Gus ~

Safe Trip up to the Bridge, Lil Guy!

We hardly knew you, but sure are gonna *miss* ya! As will your Mom ...

Please keep your *eye* on Mom and her Buddies on their Big Trip -
maybe visit her in NYC for a moment to let her know you're OK at the Bridge.

Look up Bowser - you'll like him! He's the Fluffie One, with the *waving* Tail.

Take care, Gus.

BIG {{{Hugs}}} for Adeline.

/s/ :( Phred

[shais_mom]

when I broke my foot I took Keegan to Gus' house to have a playdate.
he was so full of life - http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d609b3127ccebaa982f7885900000026109Qas2bFs1g
and was known as the mad licker.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d609b3127ccebaa982f4096a00000026109Qas2bFs1g
happiest in his mom's lap
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d609b3127ccebaa9a03509ba00000026109Qas2bFs1g
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d609b3127ccebaa9b3f1c8df00000026109Qas2bFs1g
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d609b3127ccebaa9b4d8886d00000026109Qas2bFs1g
run and play Gus - you'll have fun at the bridge -
Take care of him Shaianne.
Gus make sure you find Avery - your big dobie brother that crossed to the Bridge before you were born, your mom will feel better knowing that Avery will take care of you.

[Ginger's Mom]

:( I am so sorry. I never expected to log on and see this. I thought for sure the little guy was doing great. Please tell your friend that many of us here share in her sadness. I hope she can have some fun this weekend. Coming home to a dogless house will be very hard. I will be thinking of her. :(
RIP GusGus.

[shais_mom]

Thanks for the condolences everyone - I'll pass them on to her.

[Catty1]

My condolences too...poor Gus, and his poor Mom! Just when everything seemed ok.

Unless he started bleeding internally from the surgery - poor boy, don't know what could have happened.

RIP Gus - and lick all the other pet angels madly at the Bridge!

[Freedom]

Heartbreaking, after hearing that good report from the vet. RIP dear Gus, you were a special one, gone much too soon.

What an emotional roller coaster for your friend; Gus's passing and the big celebration! Oh dear, those are enough to drive you crazy as well! Such sad timing. Yes, I think she was right to go (no, you didn't ask). It is the emotional journey which will make the trip so different than she had planned on for that time. Prayers and hugs.

thanks for finding and posting photos, he was a sweetie.

[Cataholic]

How awful. RIP, Gus Gus.

[caseysmom]

I am so sorry, yes they do get into everything. Please pass on my condolensces.

[chocolatepuppy]

Oh how sad. :( I'm so sorry for your friend. Play hard at the Rainbow Bridge Gus. :(

[Pam]

I remember Gus. Please tell your friend that she has my deepest sympathy. I just cannot imagine losing such a young baby as Gus. :( She had so little time with him. Gus, if you see four poodles named Peaches, Pumpkin, Ashley and Whitney they will surely show you around. While they are doing that, will you please tell them that I love them and still miss them all.

[wolf_Q]

Oh my I'm so sorry to hear this. :( I remember when you first posted those photos of Gus, he reminded me of Smokey. You'll be missed Gus Gus!

[cyber-sibes]

Prayers for GusGus & his family. Please let his family know we really understand their pain.
Poor guy, but it sounds like they did everything they could. I guess God needed one more curly little angel at the RB. Play happily, GusGus, and check in with your family, they need to know you are still near. ;)

[jennielynn1970]

Poor little guy.... Play hard at the Bridge Gus Gus!

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh, Staci, I really wasn't expecting this news. I am so sorry that your friend lost Gus. He certainly looked like he was a happy lively little guy. I hope she is able to have a good time on her trip. Nothing like bad timing. It is hard to keep the puppies out of things. Tucker is always chewing on something he shouldn't. With the kids here there is a lot to get into but he also like to get into our bathroom wastebasket. Rip, Gus, I'm sure Snoopy will love playing with you and running with you. You look like his type of friend.

[Daisy and Delilah]

What a sad story, Staci. I'm so sorry. Poor little guy. He was a cutie patootie. :(

Rest in Peace GusGus :( Play hard at the bridge little guy :(

[shais_mom]

thanks for the condolences guys - I'll make sure I pass them on to her.

[K9soul]

I am so sorry I didn't see this before, and even more sorry of such a tragic outcome :(. Please pass on my deepest sympathies to your friend. Rest well, little Gus.